We advocate and embody independence and equality for all people with disabilities.
In meetings with legislators and state leaders, we shared firsthand experiences about the impact of funding decisions on people with disabilities and emphasized the importance of protecting community-based supports like Money Follows the Person.
Winter weather can change quickly, bringing extreme cold, snow, ice, and power outages that make it difficult—or unsafe—to leave home. Preparing ahead of time is especially important for people with disabilities, who may rely on medications, medical equipment, personal assistance, or accessible transportation. Taking steps now can help you stay safe, warm, and supported if[…]
With autumn in full swing, cozy fall flavors took center stage during Independence Now’s October cooking class!
What an unforgettable evening with the Independence Now team, our incredible consumers, and dear friends! Thank you for joining us for Adaptive Golf with Determined2Heal. A huge shoutout to AdapTee Golf for bringing us the game-changing swingless driver—a carbon dioxide-powered golf club that launches drives with the push of a button. No swing required, just[…]
It’s always a good time with teamwork, fun conversation, learning how to make healthy dishes, and the best part… eating what you’ve made!
Getting where you need to go shouldn’t be a barrier—and thanks to the Endependence Center of Northern Virginia (ECNV), it doesn’t have to be.
If last Saturday was any indication, Independence Now’s 2025 Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) is on track to be one of our best yet! Under a bright, sunny sky at the University of Maryland, high school students from across the state—along with their families—gathered for an exciting kickoff event. The day was filled with energy, connection,[…]
Independence Now hosted an Employment 101 workshop in our office on April 10th. Job search techniques along with interviewing and networking skills were shared during the session led by Diane Palmer, Executive Director. Zion Parker, Vocational Technical Specialist, from the Department of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) described job search resources and programs that her organization offers.[…]
Independence Now joined Maryland’s six other Centers for Independent Living on February 27, 2025, for Independent Living “IL” Day in Annapolis. Staff visited House and Senate members along with their team associates to share information about our organization and to express key issues of interest for people with disabilities.
The goal of the Money Follows the Person program is to assist Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties nursing home residents who choose to transition to a community-based setting.
